The Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses patient need, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides direct care, evaluates patient progress, and coordinates the care delivery throughout the patient’s episode. The RN on 3 North develops specialized skill in the area of patient admitted for medical conditions. He/She provides care to adult, adolescent, and geriatric populations with medical conditions. The 3 North RN is accountable for patient family education to assist in understanding self care beyond hospitalization, including lifestyle changes to support health and healing. The 3 North Registered Nurse is expected to promote comfort and provide emotional support in a Healing Environment.
na Requirements: EDUCATION:
Minimum:
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Preferred:
LICENSE:
Minimum:
- Current NYS license or Limited Permit to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required through the RQI system during clinical orientation.
- CPI within one year of hire into this position.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Preferred:
- One year of successful performance as a RN in medical/surgical environment.
SKILLS:
Minimum:
- Interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Analytical skills to assess, prepare, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of the plan of care.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the people in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
- Computer literacy
Preferred:
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and electronic medical record
Shift: Day Night Rotation
Compensation: $39.52 - $49.44
